History of Alireza Tangsiri in Timeline

Alireza Tangsiri is an Iranian naval officer holding the rank of Commodore. He currently serves as the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, a position he has held since his appointment in 2018. His role places him in a significant position within Iran's military structure, overseeing naval operations and strategy for the IRGC.

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1962: Alireza Tangsiri Born

In 1962, Alireza Tangsiri was born. He would later become an Iranian naval officer.

September 2007: Tangsiri's Threat to the United States

In September 2007, Tangsiri stated that if the United States were to clash with Iran, they would be pursued even to the Gulf of Mexico.

2013: Tangsiri's Remarks on Jews and Christians

In 2013, Tangsiri expressed the view that Jews and Christians are not friends of Iran, citing the Quran.

January 2016: Tangsiri Describes US Forces Surrendering

In January 2016, after Iran detained U.S. sailors due to an engine failure incident, Tangsiri described it as "U.S. forces surrendering to Iran."

August 2018: Tangsiri Appointed Commander of IRGC Navy

In August 2018, Alireza Tangsiri was appointed as the commander of the IRGC Navy.

August 23, 2018: Khamenei Promotes Tangsiri to Commander of the IRGCN

On August 23, 2018, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei promoted Tangsiri to commander of the IRGCN.

June 2019: Tangsiri Sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department

On 24 June 2019, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Tangsiri as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, freezing his U.S. assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from doing business with him under Executive Order 13224.

November 2021: Tangsiri Claims Islamic Republic’s Superiority at Sea

In November 2021, Tangsiri asserted that the United States had come to recognize the Islamic Republic’s superiority at sea.

2022: Tangsiri's claims about Saudi Rulers

In 2022, Tangsiri claimed that Saudi rulers descend from the Jews of Medina and Khaybar, who were enemies of the Prophet Muhammad.

2024: Tangsiri Sanctioned Due to Position on the Board of Paravar Pars Company

In 2024, Tangsiri was sanctioned with secondary sanctions due to his position on the board of Paravar Pars Company, an Iranian military company which develops unmanned aerial vehicles and is sanctioned by the USA.

February 2025: Iran Unveils First Drone Carrier

In February 2025, Tangsiri unveiled Iran's first drone carrier, repurposed from a commercial vessel, and described it as the “largest naval military project” in Iran's history.

March 2025: Tangsiri Warns Enemies

In March 2025, Tangsiri warned that "If the enemies make a mistake, we will send them to the depths of hell," following a message from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran's supreme leader Khamenei.

April 2025: Tangsiri Claims US Navy Incapable of Challenging Iran

In April 2025, Tangsiri claimed that the United States Navy was “incapable” of challenging Iran’s maritime dominance.

March 2026: Reports of Tangsiri's Death

On 26 March 2026, Israeli media reported Tangsiri's death, but it has not been confirmed by Iranian authorities or independent sources and remains unverified.